Madison Real Estate News and Views

There's a pretty intricate process we go through when we work through a short sale to a successful closing. Not only do we have to get agreement from any underlying mortgage holders but quite often there may be judgements and liens against the property that have to be released in order to close o...

I had the privilege to hear one of the most moving messages from a couple yesterday. We all have gotten somewhat caught up in the "poor me" attitudes as of late.  Some with good reason but others simply because we have been unwilling to do what it takes to continue our successes in real estate. Y...

After hearing nothing but great reviews of the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation course, I've convineced the company to offer this great 2 day training event in Madison, WI. When:  April 16-17, 2009 Where:  City Center West Conference Center                        825 Junct...

I had lunch with a guy in Waukesha this past Thursday and he relayed a story that not only had me laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair, but it also brought home a sad commentary on the state of things for many people. The story went like this: My friend, Sam (changed to protect the inno...

Here I walk you through how to use Ping.Fm to update multiple blog sites, micro blog site and social media status sites.  It's fun and easy to use and best of all it's FREE. This is only a 3 minute "How To" video I created.  I'll post more as I create them. If you have an area you struggle with ...

It's been a while since I've posted something here on active rain.   Guess time just flies by. I've taken on a new role with Keller Williams Realty in Wisconsin.  I'm now Area Director for Wisconsin.  What this means is that I'm now responsible for helping other entrepreneurial agents acquire the...

Recently, the city of Madison has contracted with a company that compiles crime statistics and allows anyone to go online, type in an address and see what crimes have been reported in that vicinity over a certain period of time. The site is crimereports.com.  It seems to be a fairly robust site a...

I've always coached my staff that when a report calls either from TV or the newspaper, I must be tracked down to return their call. My staff is awesome at this and subsequently I've been fortunate to get a fair amount of "earned media" over the years.  What's cool about "earned media" is that it ...

OK...so I now feel the need to "vent" a little. For the past 3 months I have been working with investor groups to purchase REO properties in our market for fix and flips.  My clients seem relatively realistic about pricing and for the most part mark offers on the properties they are interested in...

Charm & character w/ gorgeous hardwood flrs, arched doorways, original woodwork & more!Lots of windows let in plenty of sunshine, plus there is a great screen porch off the dinette to enjoy the summer afternoons in. Yard w/ mature trees & perennials. Convenient location as well! Located on Madiso...